Lexus to unveil high-performance IS-F

(autoinsidernews) - Earlier this week, we reported that Lexus was preparing a new line of luxury performance vehicles to go head-to-head with Audi's S line, BMW's M, and Mercedes AMG cars. The new performance line would go by the F' name, reports Trend.

Well, now Lexus has announced that it will stage the world premiere of the 2008 IS-F performance sedan at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Lexus released this teaser image of the backend of the IS-F, showing the car's unique stacked, dual exhaust outlets.

The IS-F will be powered by a V8 engine delivering an expected 400+ hp.